Responsibilities

• Prequalify suppliers through tendering or headhunting.
• Send out RFP’s and evaluate proposals.
• Award tenders to the successful vendors.
• Manage the relationship with suppliers / vendors.
• Compile savings and tender reports.
• Share reports with the section head and relevant stakeholders to guide decision making.
• Identify suppliers.
• Review products and services and related terms.
• Negotiate terms in line with Airtel requirements and culture.
• Sign up contracts / issue PO’s.
• Evoke relevant clauses in line with contracts and existing circumstances.
• Evaluate suppliers according to their quality, quantity, and delivery in line with Airtel expectations and requirements.
• Conduct supplier visits to assess capacity, manufacturing, and/or productions procedures.
• Provide feedback on their products and services.
• Maintain communication with suppliers and build relations.
• Make recommendations for management decisions.
• Manage and develop staff in the section.

Qualifications

• Degree in Procurement ,Supply chain or related field.
• Professional procurement qualification such as CIPS.
• 4 – 8 years practical experience in a procurement function.
• Strong ethics, hands on approach
• Able to operate in a performance driven environment
• Business focused
• Planning and organisation skills
• Attention to detail and excellent follow through
• Good negotiations skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Good understanding of the principles of category Management
• Self-motivated
• Problem solving skills
• Leadership and management skills